The Kite as a Type
Leviticus 11:2-47
Speak to the children of Israel, saying, These are the beasts which you shall eat among all the beasts that are on the earth.…


1. The kite is remarkable for its very keen sight, and for the immense velocity with which it darts upon its prey. But, its legs and claws being weak, it is withal a cowardly creature. It never attacks large prey, but only insects, mice, and small birds.

2. God would have His people characterised by courage and a spirit of noble heroism.

I. THE LOWEST FORM OF COURAGE IS THAT WHICH MEETS DANGER UNCONSCIOUS OF FEAR OR FLINCHING: — Bravery. A constitutional quality. Costs no effort.

II. A higher form of courage is THAT WHICH SHRINKS NOT IN THE PRESENCE OF DANGER, NOT FROM INSENSIBILITY TO IT, BUT FROM PATRIOTISM, or friendship, or some such noble feeling.

III. A still higher courage is THAT WHICH ADHERES TO DUTY — to truth and conscience, in the face of opposition and hardship.

1. How few have the courage of their convictions!

2. Many are cowards only in the matter of avowing and adhering to their religious principles.

3. What you are convinced is right, do, whether the world frowns or smiles, sneers or applauds. Be influenced by no fear but the fear of God.

4. Do you do well to go away? Is it wise to lose heaven to escape from a laugh?

5. What is your cross compared to the cross of those who had, in their adherence to Christ, to brave imprisonment and death?

(A. F. Forrest.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, These are the beasts which ye shall eat among all the beasts that are on the earth.

WEB: "Speak to the children of Israel, saying, 'These are the living things which you may eat among all the animals that are on the earth.




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